Entry-Level Transportation Inspector: Field Construction

HDR, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Charleston is hiring an Entry-Level Transportation Construction Inspector. This role involves performing inspection duties on highway and bridge projects while ensuring compliance with SCDOT policies. Candidates should possess a High School diploma and experience with MS Office. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in teams. This full-time opportunity provides a significant avenue for professional growth in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction engineering and inspection duties on highway and bridge projects.
• Conduct materials testing, construction observation, and reporting.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Skills

Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Strong written and communication skills

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

SCDOT experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tech school degree

Job description

Transportation Construction Inspector (Entry-Level) - ( 189422 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

HDR is looking for an Entry LevelConstruction Inspectorto join our South Carolina Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team to perform construction engineering and inspection duties on highway and bridge construction projects utilizing SCDOT policies and procedures. Work will include materials testing, construction observation, and reporting. This position will be trained to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and be able to identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents as well as enforcement of these contract documents.

Night and / or weekend work may be required as dictated by client project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written and communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Able to travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law
• SCDOT experience
• Tech school degree
• Local candidates are preferred
• *LI-SM1

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• This position typically requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United States-South Carolina-Charleston

Other Locations

Industry

: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Field Services

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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